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ILLUSTRATED  CATALOGUE 

Folding  B^th  Tub  Co., 


MANUFACTURERS  OF 


Combination  Folding  Bail)  Tubs 


AND 


Solitary  Bath)  Chairs. 


OFFICE  AND  FACTORY, 

specialties: 

CABINET  HAMPERS.  mm  mm 

KITCH EN  PR.DES  •  •  •  •  MARSHALL,  MlCH. 


STATESMAN  PRINT, 
MARSHALL. 


FOLDING  BATH  TUB  CO'S  NEW  WORKS. 


Proem 


EALIZING  that  advancement  is  the  key  to  success,  the  Folding 
Bath  Tub  Company  has  ever  striven  to  keep  abreast  the  times. 
Its  success  has  been  phenominal,  and  to-day  it  stands  the  lead- 
ing industry  of  the  kind  in  the  world.     It  has  its  imitators, 
as  in  other  lines  of  business,  but  no  equals. 

The  business  of  the  Company  last  year  increased  50  per 
cent,  over  the  preceding  year,  and  this  with  little  or  no  effort  in  the  line  of  sol- 
iciting new  business.    Limited  factory  capacity  forbade  our  reaching  out;  but  now, 
that  we  have  large,  new  and  commodious  works,  a  cut  of  which  is  given  on  page 
two  of  this  Catalogue,  we  are  prepared  to  meet  almost  any  demand  for  our  goods. 

The  new  works  are  supplied  with  all  the  modern  machinery  of  the  day,  and 
all  in  all,  we  have  a  large  advantage  over  any  previous  period  of  our  existence. 
When  the  Company  moved  into  the  factory  it  has  but  recently  vacated  for  a  more 
modern  home,  it  was  supposed  that  it  would  be  many  years  before  another  change 
would  be  necessary,  but  the  popularity  of  our  goods  made  a  change  imperative, 
and  we  met  the  demand.  ......... 

Asking  your  close  and  kindly  investigation  of  the  following  pages,  we  remain, 

Yours  respectfully, 

— ^ — ^FOLDING  BATH  TUB  CO. 


poldirjg  Bath;  Tub  Coroparjy 

flooual 
gs\  Catalogue. 

^Combination  — 


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Foldiog 

Batb  Tub.^ 

With)  Improved  Bath;  H|eater 
flttacbed. 


poldirjg  Bath)  Tub  Coropany 

Catalogue. 

Tfris  popular  Batfr 

IS  specially  designed  for  suburban  residences,  flats,  houses  with  limited  space,  hotels,  sanitar- 
iums and  public  and  private  buildings  of  all  kinds.  It  requires  less  than  two  feet  of 
floor  space  and  is  as  ornamental,  when  not  in  use,  as  a  folding  bed  or  dresser. 
By  its  use  no  bath  room  is  needed.  It  can  be  placed  in  any  apartment  of  the  house;  an 
ornament  to  any  room;  any  child  can  operate  it;  uses  gas  or  gasoline;  warms  20  gallons  of  water 
in  20  minutes.  It  is  an  undeniable  fact  that  only  a  few  years  ago  bath  tubs  were  looked  upon 
as  a  luxury,  only  enjoyed  by  the  wealthier  classes,  and  beyond  the  reach  of  those  in  moderate 
circumstances.  None  of  us  will  hesitate  to  say  that  there  is  nothing  about  our  homes  so  much 
needed  for  the  promotion  of  good  health  and  happiness  as  a  bath  tub.  They  are  no  longer 
looked  upon  as  luxury  but  a  necessity  in  every  household.  After  years  of  careful  study  we  have 
invented  and  perfected  an  article  that  fully  meets  the  requirements  for  which  it  is  intended,  and 
is  sure  to  please  the  most  fastidious,  and  at  the  same  time  be  of  nominal  cost.  How  often  we 
hear  people  make  this  remark:  "If  ever  I  build  a  new  house  the  first  thing  to  be  considered  will 
be  a  bath  room. ' ' 

The  Folding  Bath  Tub  is  not  a  new  and  untried  article.  It  has  now  been  manufactured 
for  several  years,  during  which  time  a  large  number  have  been  sold,  and  the  demand  has  steadily 
increased,  not  as  the  result  of  a  widely  extended  "puffing"  advertisement,  but  chiefly  from  the 
recommendation  of  those  who  have  themselves  used  the  bath. 


poldiog  Bath)  Tub  CoropaQy 

^  Catalogue. 

UR  BATHS  are  all  made  after  the  latest  French  designs,  standard  in  size, 
5  ft.  and  5  ft.  6  in.  in  length,  lined  with  extra  heavy  zinc  or  copper.  The 
cabinets  are  made  of  hardwood  lumber,  thoroughly  kiln-dried  and  finished  in  a  strictly  first-class 
manner  throughout.  The  two  side  hinges  that  connect  the  foot  of  tub  to  the  back  of  Heater, 
in  connection  with  rollers  at  bottom,  allow  an  easy  and  partially  automatic  movement. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  important  features  of 
our  invention.  It  consists  of  two  iron  flanges 
being  respectively  flat  on  one  side  and  the  other 
two  sides  bell  shape  to  allow  the  waste  pipe  to 
enter,  and  a  wrought  iron  nipple  to  connect 
'  -    to  pipe  running  out  of  doors. 

Between  these  two  flanges  is  a  rubber  gasket  with  a  hole  smaller  than  the  largest  diameter  of  the 
waste  pipe,  which  is  made  of  brass  and  tapers  so  as  to  force  its  way  into  the  gasket  as  the  tub  is 
let  down  in  position  for  a  bath,  and  to  disconnect  itself  when  folded  up  out  of  the  way,  making 
an  ingenious  and  lasting  connection. 

The  Heater  resting  on  the  brackets  is  made  of  the  best  galvanized  iron  and  has  water 
capacity  for  warming  20  gallons  of  water  to  any  temperature  desired,  and  is  illustrated  hereafter. 

The  Floor  Space  required  for  our  5  foot  bath  when  unfolded  ready  for  use  is  6  feet  6 
inches  in  length  and  less  than  2  feet  wide  and,  when  folded  up,  less  then  2  feet  square  and  5  feet 
6  inces  high.    Sniping  weight  130  Hbs  on  which  we  get  very  low  freight  rates. 


Th>e 

Waste 

Water 


g  Connection 


poldiQg  Batb  Tub  Coroparjy 

^  Catalogue. 

Improved 

Bath  Heater. 


Having  recently  perfected  a 
valuable  improvement  in  our 
Bath  Heater  used  in  connection 
with  our  Folding  Baths,  and  see- 
ing the  necessity  of  a  cheaper 
as  well  as  a  less  complicated 
standard  bath  heater,  we  have 
placed  it  on  the  market  to  be 
used  in  connection  with  the 
ordinary  bath  and  feel  confident 
that  it  will  find  its  way  into 
many  homes,  and  thereby  be- 
come a  great  favorite. 

It  consists  of  an  eliptical  coil 
constructed  of  inch  copper 
tubing  attached  to  the  bottom 
of  heater  in  such  a  way  as  to 
cause    the    water    to  circulate 


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Hi 

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•  as  soon  as  the  burners  are 
lighted,  and  at  the  same  time 
allowing  the  flame  to  come  in 
direct  contact  with  the  bot- 
tom of  heater,  thus  causing 
the  water  to  warm  both  by 
radiation  and  circulation  at 
the  same  time,  making  it 
superior  to  any  bath  heater 

|  now  on  the  market.  In  con- 
nection with  this  coil  we 
employ  a  three-way  cock  that 
is  so  arranged  that  by  raising 
a  lever  the  circulation  through 
the  heater  can  be  shut  off  and 
the  water  drawn  through  the 
coil  directly  into  the  bath  ; 
by  so  doing  the  water  is 
raised  200.  This  heater  can 
be  arranged  to  burn  either 
gas  or  gasoline.  Will  warm 
20  gallons  of  water  in  from 
15  to  25  minutes  and  can  be 
used  in  connection  with  water 

a  service  or  otherwise. 


poldipg  Batb  Tub  Company 


Catalogue. 


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*#  HEALTH. 


OUR  r  r  f 


SaQitary 

BATH  . 
CHAIR.  ** 


poldiog  Bath)  Tub  Coropaoy 


Catalogue 

£l^Sar)itary  Bath  Chair 

S  the  best  known  means  for  the  preservation  and  improvement  of  health,  and  for  the  preven- 
tion or  cure  of  disease,  and  it  effects  these  results  by  the  production  and  maintenance  of 
a  healthy  skin,  which  can  only  be  done  by  opening  and  cleansing  the  millions  of  pores 
in  its  surface. 

Following  its  direct  influence  upon  the  skin,  this  bath  exerts  a  secondary  and  most  salutary 
effect  upon  almost  all  the  organs  of  the  body,  and  thus  becomes  perhaps'  the  most  powerful 
agent  for  the  prevention  and  cure  of  disease.  Those  who  cultivate  its  habitual  use  are  by  it 
rendered  very  little  liable  to  the  attacks  of  epidemic  and  infectious  disorders,  while  they  gener- 
ally enjoy  almost  perfect  immunity  from  coughs  and  colds.  Where  disease  has  established 
itself,  it  is  seldom  that  this  bath  fails  to  afford  relief,  while  for  many  disorders  it  is  an  almost 
certain  cure. 

But  great  as  are  the  advantages  of  bathing,  many  obvious  drawbacks  and  inconveniences 
attend  the  use  of  the  ordinary  bath.  First  among  these  is  its  frequent  inaccessibility.  Precisely 
when  most  needed  it  cannot  be  used.  When  the  body  is  enfeebled  by  sickness,  or  even  when 
one  is  suffering  from  a  severe  cold  it  would  obviously  be  unwise  to  make  the  journey  to  the  bath 
room,  which  is  generally  at  some  remote  apartment  of  the  house,  and  often  inaccessible. 

The  undoubted  occasional  danger  of  exposure  from  which  many  shrink  is  obviated  by  the 
use  of  the  Bath  Chair,  which  can  be  brought  directly  to  the  patient's  bedside. 

There  is  no  class  who  may  not  derive  benefit  from  its  use.  To  the  wealthy  it  offers  at  once 
a  great  luxury  and  a  means  of  increased  enjoyment  of  the  advantages  of  their  station.  To 
those  who  live  sedentary  lives  it  affords  the  best  substitute  for  exercise  ;  while  to  those  who  labor 
hard  it  gives  ready  relief  from  fatigue. 


poldipg  Bath)  Tub  Coropapy  

^  Catalogue. 

Hjadies  will  find  our  Bath  Chair  especially  valuable,  as  it  can  be  used  in 
the  strictest  privacy;  moreover  the  CI^>\  ^  testimony  of  distinguished  medical  men, 
and  the  experience  of  many,  have  ^\  X ^  J  shown  that  it  is  the  best  means  of  preserv- 
ing and  improving  the  complexion,  of  preventing  and  removing  any  tendency  to  embonpoint, 
and  of  retaining  and  enhancing  the  charms  of  youth. 

It  is  the  most  practical  and  easy  method  of  obtaining  the  great  benefits  to  be  derived 
from  medicinal  baths  of  all  kinds,  including  hip,  foot,  sulphur,  alcohol,  mustard,  salt  and  bran 
baths.  By  adjusting  the  flexible  mantle  which  fits  closely  around  the  neck,  confining  all  the 
heated  air  or  vapors,  as  the  case  may  be.  The  head  remaining  outside,  all  the  inconvenience  of 
impure  air  is  removed.   The  head,  nevertheless,  perspires  almost  as  freely  as  the  rest  of  the  body. 

We  have  also  a  combined  alcohol  or  gas  heater  that  is  placed  inside  the  tub  at  the  bottom, 
between  the  bathers  feet,  where  it  is  under  full  control  of  the  person  taking  the  bath  without 
the  aid  of  an  attendant.  With  this  heater  one  can  take  a  Turkish  or  vapor  bath  at  home 
equal,  if  not  better,  than  going  to  a  regular  bath  house,  thus  saving  much  time  and  expense. 

We  particularly  call  the  attention  of  physicians  and  all  others  to  the  fact  that  we  have  a 
special  cabinet  battery  made  especially  for  electrical  treatment  in  connection  with  the  Baih  Chair. 

A  striking  feature  of  our  Bath  Chair,  is  its  extreme  lightness,  permitting  it  to  be  easily 
transferred  from  one  apartment  to  another,  even  by  a  child,  and  requires  but  little  water  com- 
pared to  the  amount  needed  for  the  ordinary  bath.  The  refuse  water  is  readily  disposed  of,  the 
waste  being  placed  in  the  front  at  the  proper  height  from  the  floor  to  permit  of  chair  being 
tipped  forward  by  taking  hold  of  the  rail  at  the  back,  and  the  water  allowed  to  escape  into  a 
pail,  and  thus  avoids  lifting  the  weight  of  water. 

It  is  made  of  galvanized  iron,  richly  finished  to  represent  oak,  surmounted  by  an  antique 
rail,  and  presents  a  neat,  pleasing  appearance.  In  height  it  is  two  feet  in  front,  two  feet  and 
four  inches  in  back,  one  foot  and  ten  inches  in  width,  and  two  feet  and  eight  inches  in  length. 


poldirjg  Batb  Tub  Coropaoy 


^)  flOQual 

Catalogue. 


Kitchen  Pride 


Aq  Indispensible  Article 
for  the  Housewife. 


A  nicely  finished  cabinet 
with  drawer  containing  two 
large  compartments  for  rol- 
ling pin,  spoons,  knives, 
forks,  napkins,  etc.,  and  eight 
smaller  ones  for  salt  and 
spices.  It  also  contains  a 
large  flour  bin  with  a  capac- 
ity of  100  lbs.  of  flour,  and  a 


kneadi 


_  board  that  slides  in  at  top  of  flour  bin  and  can  be 
removed  and  placed  on  top  of  Cabinet  for  mixing  bread  pies  and  cake. 

These  Cabinets  are  made  in  two  sizes  of  thoroughly  seasoned  stock,  finished  in  antique,  and 
present  a  handsome  appearance.  The  small  size,  same  as  shown  above,  is  30  inches  high,  26 
inches  wide  and  20  inches  deep,  and  is  intended  for  city  and  town  people.  The  larger  size  is 
same  height  and  depth,  but  twice  the  length,  having  two  drawers  and  two  flour  bins,  and  is 
intended  more  especially  for  farmers'  use. 

You  could  not  please  your  wife,  mother  or  sister  better  than  to  present  her  with  one  of  our 
Kitchen  Prides.    Agents  wanted  at  once  in  every  city  and  town. 


poldipg  Bath)  Tub  Corppapy  

fe\  flooual 

Catalogue. 

^  Most  Convenient  Artie 

THE  foregoing  cut  represents  the  only  Hamper  for  soiled  clothing  ever  brought  out  in 
the  shape  of  a  handsome  piece  of  furniture.     Heretofore  this  much  needed  article  has 
always  been  made  in  a  basket  or  bag  form  and  tucked  away  in  some  remote  corner  or  in 
the  closet  where  it  is  not  accessible  and  becomes  a  stumbling  block  for  every  member  of  the 
household.     Our  invention  can  be  placed  in  either  bath  or  sleeping  room,  affording  as  it  does  a 
Toilet  Case  in  connection,  which  makes  it  doubly  useful  and  at  the  same  time  beautifies  the  room. 

These  cabinets  are  handsomely  designed;  made  of  ash  with  natural  or  antique  finish,  17 
inches  deep,  28  inches  wide  and  30  inches  high,  aside  from  the  Wall  Splasher.  The  Hamper 
itself  being  16  inches  wide,  24  inches  long  and  24  inches  deep  inside  measure,  having  ample 
room  for  an  extra  large  washing,  and  is  so  arranged  as  to  open  and  close  at  the  slightest  touch. 

To  avoid  the  objection  of  shutting  the  clothes  up  too  closely  we  have  arranged  a  ventilating 
flue  at  top  of  Hamper  in  rear  2^  inches  by  24  inches,  which  gives  them  free  circulation  at  all 
times.  This  combination  is  sure  to  find  its  way  in  every  furniture  and  novelty  store  in  the 
country,  and  as  it  will  be  covered  with  letters  patent,  and  we  not  being  able  to  manufac- 
ture only  a  limited  number  in  connection  with  our  other  specialties,  which  we  have  already 
created  a  large  demand  for,  we  would  advise  dealers  to  place  their  orders  early  and  for  not 
less  than  one-fourth  dozen  lots,  as  the  freight  would  be  no  more  than  on  a  single  one. 


poldiog  Bath)  Tub  Coroparjy 

Catalogue. 

^Letters  from  Purchasers.-^* 

Appended  are  a  few  letters,  such  as  we  are  receiving  daily  from  all  parts  of  the  country : 

Clifton,  Tenn.,  Jan.  16,  '93. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — The  two  bath  tubs  I  purchased  from  you  last  October  are  giving  excellent 
satisfaction,  and  if  you  will  send  me  your  lowest  quotations  on  them  I  believe  I  can  sell  5  or  6 
more  to  my  friends,  as  they  are  all  delighted  with  them.  Very  truly  yours, 

S.  B.  Hill,  Cashier  Peoples  Bank. 

New  Oxford,  Pa.,  Sept.  3,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gents.: — The  bath  tub  ordered  of  you  recently  arrived  in  good  shape  and  has  been 
placed  in  position.  It  works  like  a  charm.  Think  we  will  be  able  to  send  you  plenty  of  orders 
in  the  near  future.  Yours  truly, 

Sheely  &  Co. 

Kiowa,  Kans.,  Dec.  28,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Dear  Sirs: — Please  find  enclosed  $10.50,  payment  in  full  for  goods  shipped  on  the  19th 
ult.  They  did  not  reach  us  till  yesterday.  Sold  one  of  the  cabinets  in  less  than  an  hour  after 
placed  in  the  store.    Think  we  will  be  able  to  work  up  a  nice  trade  on  them. 

Yours  very  truly, 

W.  L.  Laughman. 


Mt.  Vernon,  O.,  Nov.  24,  '92 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — I  have  been  sick  for  four  weeks,  and  was  not  able  to  let  you  know  about 
the  goods.  Now  I  will  commence  to  make  some  sales.  The  Folding  Bath  Tub  and  Chair  are 
both  very  nice.  There  has  been  several  people  in  to  see  them,  but  I  was  not  able  to  talk  to 
them.  Now  that  I  an  on  my  feet  again,  will  sell  them  pretty  lively.  Mt.  Vernon  people  think 
they  are  just  what  they  want.  J.  M.  Chapman. 

Centerville,  Md.,  June  2,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — Enclosed  please  find  postal  money  order  for  $25,  also  freight  bill.  The 
tub  arriv  ed  here  Saturday  and  is  very  satisfactory,  much  nicer  than  the  ones  sent  before.  Think 
we  will  have  a  nice  trade  on  them  in  the  spring.  Very  truly  yours, 

C.  P.  Walters,  Contractor  and  Builder. 

Chicago,  III.,  Dec.  7,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — We  are  in  receipt  of  the  samples  of  Hampers  and  Kitchen  Prides  sent  us 
recently,  and  think  they  are  very  nice.  You  may  send  us  by  first  freight,  35  Kitchen  Prides 
and  15  Hampers.  If  you  cannot  send  whole  order  at  once,  send  part  and  balance  follow  as 
soon  as  possible.  Yours  truly, 

W.  G.  Sherer  &  Co. 

Benkelman,  Nebr.,  June  4,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — The  tub  got  here  all  right  and  is  in  every  way  satisfactory,  the  only  won- 
der is  that  I  could  have  lived  so  long  without  it.  Enclosed  please  find  freight  bill  for  $2.42  and 
check  for  $17.58,  with  the  $10  I  sent  with  order,  makes  $30,  for  which  please  receipt  and 
oblige.  Yours  very  truly, 

J.  D.  Graves,  County  Att'y, 


Bloomfield,  Ia.,  Dec.  16th,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — Enclosed  find  draft  for  $25.25  to  cover  bill  of  Nov.  17th.  The  tub  works 
all  right  and  the  parties  we  ordered  it  for  are  highly  pleased  with  it. 

Yours  truly, 

A.  J.  Mendenhall. 

Wheatox,  III.,  Aug.  7,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gentlemen: — I  have  just  arrived  home  and  find  the  bath  tub  set  up.  It  is  satisfactory  in 
every  way.    Would  not  dispense  with  it  at  any  price.  C.  H.  Stiles, 

Prop.  Stiles  Stock  Farm. 

Essex  Junction,  Vt.,  June  20,  '92. 

Folding  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Dear  Sirs: — The  bath  tub  you  sent  me  came  all  right.  Have  seen  Mr.  Barrows  and 
his  came  ditto.  We  are  both  much  pleased  with  them.  Mr.  B.  said  he  had  never  made  a  pur- 
chase that  gave  him  such  good  satisfaction  as  the  tub.  Your  description  of  them  is  none  too 
good.  They  exceed  my  expectations.  If  it  was  consistent  with  my  other  business,  I  should 
propose  to  you  that  I  take  the  general  agency  for  this  state  and  devote  my  whole  time  to  it. 
There  would  be  some  satisfaction  in  selling  so  good  an  article  that  would  give  the  people 
pleasure  every  time  they  used  it.  I  may  be  able  during  the  coming  year  to  give  three  or  four 
months  time  to  your  business,  and  if  so  will  let  you  hear  from  me.  Wishing  you  unbounded 
success,  I  am,  Yery  truly  yours, 

[Rev.]  W.  C.  Walstox. 

Detroit,  Aug.  15th,  '92. 

Foldixg  Bath  Tub  Co.,  Marshall,  Mich. 

Gents: — Your  improved  bath  heaters  are  a  complete  success.  Please  send  us  y2  dozen 
more  by  first  freight,  and  oblige.  Thos.  W.  Ward,  Contractor  and  Builder. 


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